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May 27, 2004 | 08:50 PM

blackz6sp

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Head Gaskets

Doing heads and cam. Whats the best head gastet to use? Maybe one thatll bump the compression up? If so is it safe?

May 27, 2004 | 09:59 PM

simple

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my topend, heads milled .010", bigger valves, 1.6 rockers and Mr. Gasket .026" head gasket p#5714 (i think?)
stock bottom end, no problems with clearance

i'm at ~11.1-1cr 92-93 octane gas

May 27, 2004 | 10:54 PM

blackz6sp

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Looking at keeping this setup for a few miles soo I'm looking for longivity also.

May 27, 2004 | 10:59 PM

simple

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ok, its not made of wood if thats what ya mean lol

May 28, 2004 | 05:09 AM

blackz6sp

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lol

May 28, 2004 | 05:51 AM

Don 97 SS

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Originally posted by simple
my topend, heads milled .010", bigger valves, 1.6 rockers and Mr. Gasket .026" head gasket p#5714 (i think?)
stock bottom end, no problems with clearance

i'm at ~11.1-1cr 92-93 octane gas

I have had 11:1CR by this manner for 6 years and 42k miles.